Overview
Despite experiencing higher rates of depressive symptoms (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020) and similar rates of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 2019), Latino adolescents in the U.S. are significantly less likely than their non-Latino White peers to receive treatment for MDD (SAMHSA, 2019). The purpose of this study is to identify a stakeholder-preferred implementation strategy that may improve psychotherapy attendance among Latino adolescents. Latino adolescent-parent dyads and healthcare providers will be recruited from healthcare settings and social media. Focus groups will be conducted with healthcare providers (n=5), and individual interviews will be conducted with Latino adolescents with a diagnosis of depression (n=15) and their parents (n=15).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria for Teens:
- Male gender
- Aged 13-17 years
- Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Referred to psychotherapy and/or prescribed antidepressant medications for depression
Exclusion Criteria for Teens:
- Experiencing imminent thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Experiencing acute psychological distress (e.g., uncontrolled crying)
Inclusion Criteria for Parents:
- Parent or legal guardian of teen
- Able to read and speak English or Spanish
Exclusion Criteria for Parents:
- Unable to read/speak English or Spanish
Inclusion Criteria for Healthcare Providers:
- Self-identification as regularly providing clinical care to Latino adolescents with depression
- Be in a role in which they can provide or refer patients to depression treatment
Exclusion Criteria for Healthcare Providers
- Unable to provide or refer to depression treatment